After a long wait, the more practical Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has finally arrived in South Africa. Here’s how much you can expect to pay...

The arrival of the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door in South Africa addresses its one glaring flaw: practicality or lack thereof. The 4th-generation Suzuki has proven popular locally, with over 11 000 units finding homes in our market since its introduction in 2018.

What’s Changed?

The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door’s primary difference over its 3-door sibling is the 340 mm extension in its wheelbase. This means more cabin space as well as boot space, which is now rated at 211 litres (an increase of 126 litres over the 3-door). Fold the rear seats down and you gain over 1 100 litres of cargo-carrying capacity.

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Crucially, the legendary off-road capabilities are not radically affected. The critical numbers of approach, departure, ramp/breakover and ground clearance are rated at 36 degrees, 47 degrees, 24 degrees and 210 mm, respectively, and are not too far off the shorter 3-door model. It retains a part-time 4-wheel drive system with a low-range transfer case, as well as hill-descent control.

The engine and transmission has been carried over and as a reminder, it’s the K15B 1.5-litre naturally aspirated motor with 75 kW and 130 Nm on offer. Customers have the choice of either a manual gearbox or an automatic transmission. As far as fuel economy goes, the Jimny 5-Door is said to consume just 6.4 L/100 km, while the auto is a touch thirstier at 6.7 L/100 km.

Trim Levels

Jimny 5-Door GL

15-inch alloy wheels7-inch touchscreen infotainmentApple Carplay / Android AutoReverse camera with rear park distance controlGrey grille with chrome accentElectrically-adjustable door mirrorsSteering-wheel audio controlsFront and rear electric windowsFront and rear cabin lights2x 12V power socketsDual front airbagsISOFIX child seat mountsAnti-lock brakesStability ControlAllGrip Pro 4WD system

Jimny 5-Door GLX (the above content plus)

Automatic LED projector headlamps with washers9-inch touchscreen infotainmentCruise controlAutomatic climate control6 airbagsFront fog lightsElectrically fold in mirrorsLeather covered steering wheel

How much does the Suzuki Jimny 5-door cost in South Africa?

The new 5-door derivative is sold with a 5-year/200 000 km warranty and 4-year/60 000 km service plan.

Jimny 5-door 1.5 GL Manual – R429 900

Jimny 5-door 1.5 GLX Manual – R457 900

Jimny 5-door 1.5 GLX Auto – R479 900

Further Reading

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